NAMI Metro Baltimore takes the coronavirus risk very seriously, and is staying informed of all advisories from the state of Maryland and the Center for Disease Control (CDC).

Program Schedule Update: April 22, 2020

In accordance with the state of Maryland’s declaration of a state of emergency, NAMI Metro Baltimore suspended in-person education and support programs beginning March 16th. NAMI Metro Baltimore adheres to the closure policy of Baltimore County Public Schools for all programs and activities. Please see below for additional program and event schedule changes.

Online Support Group Meetings

Beginning April 2nd, NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore will offer weekly peer and family support group meetings online. Registration is required to participate in each meeting. View the schedule and learn more here.

Event Postponement

• The Of Substance Stoop Storytelling event scheduled for March 31 at Goucher College will be  postponed. The partnering organizations are developing plans to hold the event in the fall.  
• The Mental Health Education Conference for Faith Leaders scheduled for April 2nd at the Conference Center at Sheppard Pratt has been postponed.
• The Writers LIVE event in partnership with the Enoch Pratt Library scheduled for May 28th has been postponed to October 14, 2020.

We will continue to keep you updated as events are rescheduled.

Virtual NAMI Classes

NAMI Family-to-Family will be offered online this spring. This class is open to any family member or caregiver of an adult living with a mental health condition. Learn more about the program here.

Class Schedule

Dates: Tuesdays, May 5th – June 23rd, 6:30-8:30pm
Location: Online via Zoom

Registration is required. Please contact the NAMI Metro Baltimore HelpLine (410) 435-2600 to join.

Office Closure and HelpLine

The NAMI Metro Baltimore office will be closed from March 16th through May 15th. Staff will be available remotely. Additionally, the HelpLine will continue to be available during business hours, Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm.

NAMI Metro Baltimore will share updates on our program schedule and events via email, our website, and our social media accounts. Please be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to receive the latest updates and announcements. You can subscribe to receive our email newsletter and updates here.

Managing Your Mental and Physical Health

First, and foremost, we want you to care of your own health. Be sure to stay hydrated, eat good, healthy foods, get restful sleep, and maintain, to the best of your ability, your own personal self-care practices. This is key to wellness.

We know that the breaking news and headlines about this health emergency can feel overwhelming and stressful. It’s important to remain informed and aware, but also to manage your stress and anxiety. Here are a few tips and practices:

• Take breaks from your news consumption: With smartphone apps, push notifications, and 24/7 news coverage, there is a tremendous amount of information available at all times. It’s ok to take breaks. Be observant of your own tendencies in news consumption, and limit your time on news sites if you notice yourself spending a lot of time on them.
• Be cognizant of your social media use: Social media can intensify the effects that you feel from news and information overload. The seemingly endless stream of information can make it difficult to shift your focus. Make sure to exhibit self-control when it comes to social media use, and consider deleting apps, turning off push-notifications, or giving yourself a mental break.
• Practice good stress management: Consistent and sound stress management practices can be an easy and effective way to mitigate news anxiety. Be sure to stick with practices that work for you.

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